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How my wheelchair fits into new friendships
An adult living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 2 shares their personal experience about how their wheelchair and visible symptoms like curved spine and weak muscles affect their social life and friendships. The article explores how people with SMA navigate making new friends when their disability is immediately noticeable to others.
WHY IT MATTERSThis personal account helps SMA patients and caregivers understand they're not alone in navigating social challenges with a visible disability, and provides perspective on building meaningful relationships while living with SMA type 2.